The Blue Max
"There was no quiet on the Western Front!"
Originally released in 1966. The Blue Max is a war/action film. directed by John Guillermin. With a runtime of 2h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring George Peppard, James Mason, and Ursula Andress
Synopsis
A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 36m
156 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (112 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Peppard
as Lt. Bruno Stachel
James Mason
as General Count von Klugermann
Ursula Andress
as Countess Kaeti von Klugermann
Jeremy Kemp
as Willi von Klugermann
Karl Michael Vogler
as Colonel Otto Heidemann
Anton Diffring
as Holbach
Harry Townes
as Kettering
Peter Woodthorpe
as Rupp
Derek Newark
as Ziegel
Derren Nesbitt
as Fabian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue Max about?
A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.
Who directed The Blue Max?
The Blue Max was directed by John Guillermin.
How long is The Blue Max?
The Blue Max has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).
When was The Blue Max released?
The Blue Max was released on June 21, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blue Max?
The main cast of The Blue Max includes George Peppard, James Mason, Ursula Andress, Jeremy Kemp, Karl Michael Vogler.
Is The Blue Max worth watching?
The Blue Max has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.